In addition to the PIA National tools available; including PIA Branding Program, DocIT, Agency Revenue Tools, Consumer Brochures, PIA Partnership, Agency Agreement Review, and Employee Profiling services, the PIA of Tennessee has partnered with the following organizations to help your agency:

Sagemark Consulting.We assist agency owners with solutions that help toward meeting their personal exit planning, succession, and business perpetuation needs.Sagemark Consulting is a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker-dealer member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. CRN-1967259-120817

We help agency owners who are looking for specialized commercial insurance training & coaching. Our exclusive training & coaching methods are designed to help agencies compete and grow within the commercial marketplace.

Doulos Financial Consultants.Gain access to life insurance products and certain captive insurance companies that at not typically available to independent agents. Have a life insurance expert “On your team, but not your payroll.”

Heartland.Team up with one of the largest direct payment processors in the US for payroll processing, credit cards payments, point-of-sale systems, lending, and security technology Help your consumers save on their services with a company that does not offer insurance products and is complementary to the PIA member agency model.

eVo Agency Management System.A state of the art insurance agency management system with top of the line capabilities at prices anybody can afford. Whether you need an agency management system for a small office or a large multi-location environment with hundreds of users, eVo has a solution for you.

Cube.When it comes to Facebook Marketing, Web Development, and your agencies online presence, Cube knows what is best to make your Agency shine compared to your competitors.

LegalShield and IDShieldLegalShield and IDShield are the nation’s leading Legal and Identity Theft protection services. We specialize in providing your family, business, and employees peace of mind, protection and security, as well as, the ability to save time and money. Whether you are an individual, business owner, or employee, as a member of LegalShield and IDShield, you have 24/7/365 access to the leading Law Firms in every state, as well as over 2,000 Licensed Fraud Investigators. Coverage includes: LegalShield provides unlimited telephone consultation, document review, will preparation, IRS representation, traffic court representation, trial defense, 24/7/365 emergency access, collection letters, and more. IDShield provides comprehensive credit and internet monitoring, restoration by licensed fraud investigators, and a $5 million service guarantee.

CardTapp -Agency Mobile App.Capture the attention of clients through the use of a PIA developed mobile app, customizable for your agency. http://grow.cardtapp.com/pia-tn

Sandler Training NashvilleSandler Training Nashville provides world class sales, sales management, and customer service training. Training can be delivered in Nashville or at any of our 250 training centers but must be purchased through the PIA and Sandler Training Nashville to receive the appropriate discounts.We deliver cutting edge training that is tailored to your needs. We have self-paced on-line programs in addition to our world class training delivered by our experienced Sandler Trainers. Call Tim Shaver to discuss your training needs and find out how Sandler Training can help you.tim@nashvillesalestraining.com(615)-399-8700 (Office)(615)-975-9953 (Cell)

Capital Premium Financing,Inc.Capital Premium Financing, Inc. is a specialty lender that provides financing for certain types of insurance premiums paid by commercial enterprises. CPF has built an excellent brand name and reputation for service and product innovation.Since its organization in 1988, CPF has sustained average annual growth rates of over 30%. David F. Gabrielsen, the founder, serves as its CEO and continues to manage day-to-day operations in conjunction with a highly qualified team of professional financial managers comprising combined commercial banking, investment portfolio management, and financial institution regulatory experience of over 150 years.

Cyber Insurance Coverage for your Insurance Clients

The PIA Cyber Liability Insurance Program provides PIA member’s business clients in the state of Tennessee comprehensive cyber liability coverage. In addition to standard coverages found on most cyber liability policies and endorsements, the PIA program provides additional crime coverages typically not found in the standard market at very competitive rates. Additionally, business clients will receive the PIA enhancement endorsement providing even broader coverage. Coverage for business clients can be obtained through ABA Insurance Services online system. Contact smallbusiness@abais.com to get started. For questions or assistance, contact Kristopher Fisher, kfisher@piatn or 800.875-7428.

Eastern Underwriting Managers

Eastern Underwriting Managers will be offering a worker’s compensation program underwritten by RTW Specialty Workers Compensation Solutions. RTW is a member of the State Auto Group, and is AM Best rated “A-.” They have two underwriting tiers: Bloomington Insurance Company and American Compensation Insurance Company.

Program highlights include the ability to quickly quote, rate and issue polices online . Their target classes are: Hospitality, Restaurants, Retail, Service, Light Manufacturing, Office Professional, and Light Construction. Eligible premiums up to $25,000 with no minimum premium. Experience Mods considered up to 1.10. They have 180+ eligible class codes including consideration of new ventures with prior work experience.

For questions or assistance, contact Tina Nickell, tnickell@piatn.com or 615.823.5079.

Floodbroker

Floodbroker is a unique marketing tool that helps agencies increase sales of flood insurance policies while potentially reducing their errors and omissions exposure. Floodbroker puts agents in the driver seat quoting and selling flood insurance by giving customers and prospects the ability to search their property’s flood hazard and getting a real time flood insurance quote – all from their own customized agency webpage.